DoD 8570.01-M (W/ CHANGE-1), INFORMATION ASSURANCE WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (15-MAY-2008)

DoD 8570.01-M (W/ CHANGE-1), INFORMATION ASSURANCE WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (15-MAY-2008)., This ManuaL: Implements DoD Directive 8570.1 (Reference (a)); Provides guidance for the identification and categorization of positions and certification of personnel conducting Information Assurance (IA) functions within the DoD workforce supporting the DoD Global Information Grid (GIG) per DoD Instruction 8500.2 (Reference (b)). The DoD IA Workforce includes, but is not limited to, all individuals performing any of the IA functions described in this Manual. Additional chapters focusing on personnel performing specialized IA functions including system architecture and engineering, computer network defense, certification and accreditation (C&A) and vulnerability assessment will be published as changes to this Manual; AND Establishes IA workforce oversight and management reporting requirements to support Reference (a).